Best Time to Visit Pointe-Noire
Republic of the Congo · weather by month, temperature and rainfall
If you want the most pleasant weather in Pointe-Noire, plan your trip for June to September. Temperatures barely change through the year: highs stay between 24°C and 29°C, so rainfall matters far more than heat when choosing when to go. The rainy season runs over November to April; November is the wettest month with about 189 mm (7.4 in) of rain. December is the least comfortable month, mainly because of the rain.
Pointe-Noire weather by month
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Humidity | Sun hrs/day | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C 83°F | 26°C 78°F | 118 mm | 23 | 85% | 3 | Poor 3.4 |
| February | 29°C 83°F | 26°C 79°F | 127 mm | 22 | 85% | 2.8 | Poor 3.1 |
| March | 29°C 84°F | 27°C 80°F | 154 mm | 26 | 84% | 3 | Poor 3.2 |
| April | 28°C 83°F | 26°C 79°F | 126 mm | 23 | 87% | 3.4 | Poor 3.3 |
| May | 27°C 81°F | 25°C 77°F | 71 mm | 14 | 89% | 4.9 | Fair 6.2 |
| June | 26°C 78°F | 22°C 72°F | 1 mm | 0 | 88% | 5.5 | Good 7.8 |
| July | 24°C 76°F | 21°C 69°F | 1 mm | 0 | 87% | 4.9 | Good 7.9 |
| August | 25°C 76°F | 21°C 70°F | 2 mm | 0 | 86% | 3.9 | Good 7.8 |
| September | 26°C 79°F | 23°C 73°F | 10 mm | 2 | 84% | 3.2 | Good 7.7 |
| October | 28°C 82°F | 25°C 76°F | 89 mm | 17 | 83% | 2.9 | Fair 5.2 |
| November | 28°C 82°F | 25°C 78°F | 189 mm | 26 | 86% | 3.1 | Poor 3.4 |
| December | 27°C 81°F | 25°C 77°F | 136 mm | 23 | 88% | 2.6 | Poor 3 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Pointe-Noire?
The best time to visit Pointe-Noire is June to September, based on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and plenty of sunshine.
What is the hottest month in Pointe-Noire?
March is the hottest month in Pointe-Noire, with an average high of 29°C (84°F).
What is the coldest month in Pointe-Noire?
July is the coldest month in Pointe-Noire, with an average low of 21°C (69°F).
What is the rainiest month in Pointe-Noire?
November is the wettest month, with about 189 mm (7.4 in) of rain. July is the driest, with 1 mm (0.0 in).
When is the rainy season in Pointe-Noire?
The rainy season in Pointe-Noire is November to April.
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- Ciudad de la Paz718 km · best July
- Sao Tome805 km · best July and August
- Yaounde962 km · best December and January
- Douala1010 km · best December and January
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